Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Oct 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Predictions
The best plan could involve backing Portland with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -152 when clashing with Sporting KC. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.
Read our complete Sporting KC vs Portland betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Preview
Sporting Kansas City take on Portland Timbers at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 10 October.
Sporting Kansas City lost away from home in their last game. Seattle Sounders won 2-1 at Lumen Field. Raphael Wicky's team had 41% possession and recorded eleven shots on target, while Andre Luiz was the goalscorer.
Portland Timbers have suffered a defeat in their previous three games including a recent 3-1 loss. This occurred on the road at PayPal Park against San Jose Earthquakes. The Oregon club had six shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, with David Da Costa finding the net.
H2H: Teams’ Previous Head-to-Head Saw 6-0 Timbers Victory
Portland have four straight wins against Sporting. In the last encounter, Portland claimed a 6-0 victory when hosting at Providence Park. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in six Portland victories and two Sporting wins. There have also been two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Portland Timbers |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 65 | -33 | 32:65 | 21 |
Sporting KC have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. The Missouri outfit have averaged 39.0% possession and 3.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.1 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 5.9 corners.
Andre Luiz is the top scorer with 5 goals, Taylor Calheira has 3, with Calvin Harris and Stephen Afrifa on 2. Stephen Afrifa and Emir Karic have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Portland have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 1.7 goals. Marti Cifuentes' side average 50.5% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 14.8 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.
Kristoffer Velde has top scored with 4, while David Da Costa and Vincent Janssen are next best on 3. Kristoffer Velde has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Justin Reynolds, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, André Luiz, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Kwaku Agyabeng, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa.
Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Ronald Hernández, Eric Miller, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Cole Bassett, Diego Chara, David Costa, Ariel Lassiter, Vincent Janssen, Kristoffer Velde.
Main Match Prediction
Portland look a quality wager for this MLS encounter and we can bet the away team at -152 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest MLS stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of Portland at odds of +950. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Vincent Janssen (Portland) is available at +135 to cover the shots on goal line. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.
Kristoffer Velde (Portland) has netted three goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +195 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
On average, Portland have had 6.40 corners in the past 5 games, with Sporting KC managing an average of 2.40 corners in the previous 5 home matches. Odds of +104 look attractive for Portland to come out on top in the Corner Match bet.
Sporting KC
Portland
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Portland on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market accompanied by Vincent Janssen (Portland) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Portland Timbers are chalked up at betting odds of +148 to defeat Sporting Kansas City, with their opponents operating at +145 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +285 for this MLS clash.
Sporting can be backed at -122 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Portland can be chanced at -118 on the same market.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -313.
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Vincent Janssen can be backed to find the net anytime at +135, with +480 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Sporting have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Portland are winless over their previous four games on their travels. The Oregon club have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Portland enjoyed a 4-2 winning scoreline when last meeting Sporting at Children's Mercy Park. In the past 6 H2H meetings at Children's Mercy Park, we’ve witnessed three draws, two Sporting wins and Portland getting one victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.40 | 1.50 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Portland Timbers Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 10/05 2026 Portland 6 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 11/05 2025 Portland 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 13/04 2025 Sporting KC 2 Portland 4
- MLS: 26/05 2024 Portland 2 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 07/04 2024 Sporting KC 3 Portland 3
- MLS: 28/05 2023 Sporting KC 4 Portland 1
- MLS: 28/02 2023 Portland 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 22/08 2022 Sporting KC 4 Portland 1
- MLS: 15/05 2022 Portland 7 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 19/08 2021 Sporting KC 1 Portland 1
Sporting KC League Stats
Portland Timbers League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 39.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Andre Luiz (5), Calvin Harris (4), Stephen Afrifa (3)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (4), Manu Garcia (4), Stephen Afrifa (3)
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News
Always review the Sporting vs Portland team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55:21 | 60 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 60:29 | 50 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48:36 | 47 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50:42 | 47 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45:36 | 46 |
| 6 | Inter Miami | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64:50 | 46 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49:39 | 45 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49:39 | 45 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34:32 | 44 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47:38 | 43 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:30 | 41 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 54:44 | 39 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 38 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38:38 | 36 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37:44 | 36 |
| 16 | Orlando City | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 48:64 | 34 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34:51 | 33 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 41:36 | 33 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 55:64 | 33 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40:44 | 32 |
| 22 | San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47:47 | 32 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35:47 | 31 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 34:42 | 30 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 39:43 | 29 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40:49 | 29 |
| 27 | Toronto FC | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 39:51 | 29 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 32:45 | 27 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 34:54 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32:65 | 21 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 41:12 | 40 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 25:12 | 28 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:17 | 27 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:20 | 26 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:14 | 25 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:15 | 25 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23:17 | 23 |
| 15 | FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 16 | Philadelphia | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23:13 | 22 |
| 17 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 18 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 29:28 | 20 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 35:26 | 19 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19:15 | 18 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:18 | 17 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 27 | NY Red Bulls | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:26 | 15 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 19:23 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18:26 | 12 |
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